The fiber laser is a universal tool that is actively used in various areas of industry. Its efficiency is about 70%, which allows you to reduce the time spent on performing work of any complexity. The device consists of two main parts - pump lamps and an optical cable, inside of which there is a light-conducting fiber and a core made of transparent quartz.
This allows for maximum accuracy of the laser beam and the ability to direct it to a specific area of the surface being treated. At the ends of the central rod there is also a diffraction grating in the form of specially applied strokes. It is the notches that are responsible for the rapid reflection of the beam from the surface, which allows you to maintain the required wavelength throughout the entire operation, as well as maintain the monochrome of the beam.
Fractional laser: description of the procedure and its features
In cosmetology and aesthetic medicine, 2 types of fractional lasers are used: erbium lasers, with a lower power level and shorter waves, and CO2 lasers, which use higher laser power and reach deeper layers of the skin.
The procedure using fractional laser gives the following results:
- Rejuvenation.
- Improving the structure of the epidermis.
- Reduction of stretch marks, scars and scars.
- Removing pigment spots.
- Narrowing of pores.
- Skin tightening.
- Evening out complexion.
- Improving skin health by stimulating blood circulation in the capillaries, so it receives more oxygen, which has a positive effect on its appearance.
The most popular is fractional rejuvenation with a CO2 laser, which gives excellent results. Thanks to the increased production of elastin and collagen, the skin regains firmness and elasticity, wrinkles are smoothed out, and facial tone is evened out. A lifting effect occurs, thanks to which the previous contours of the face return - it becomes clearer and better defined, the sagging of the chin and cheeks is removed, and the nasolabial folds are smoothed out.
In the photo you can compare the skin condition of patients before and after fractional laser:
During the procedure, the skin is treated with laser beams that target 20-25% of its treated area when one laser head is activated. Laser beams are distributed at certain distances from each other, equally vertically and horizontally. The number of beams and the depth of treatment of skin tissue depend on the settings of the laser parameters in a given area of the skin and the head used. They are selected depending on the characteristics of the patient’s skin, the treatment area and the type of problem to solve which the procedure is being carried out.
The wavelength of the fractional laser is about 1550 nm. This results in the beam penetrating to a depth of 2 mm into the skin. It stimulates the production of collagen and elastin in skin tissue, which leads to a rejuvenating effect and a reduction in scars. Also, as a result of the procedure, the regenerative function of the epidermis increases.
To obtain the desired result, you should complete a course of 2-6 procedures; your doctor will tell you the exact number. The duration of the procedure is 40-100 minutes (processing time depends on many parameters).
Despite the excellent effects, the procedure still causes a lot of negativity, especially among those who were poorly informed at the beginning and were disappointed due to discomfort and pain during the procedure.
Price
The cost of fractional rejuvenation depends on certain factors:
- cosmetologist qualifications;
- the device used;
- the nature of the problem;
- type of fractional impact;
- surface area;
- pricing policy of the organization.
The average cost of a session in Moscow is 11,500 rubles. In the regions, the price for the procedure varies from 8 to 10 thousand rubles. In some clinics it reaches 25-30 thousand rubles.
The final amount depends on the area of influence. You can select the entire face and neck or one of the following options:
- area around the eyes;
- forehead;
- cheekbones;
- cheeks;
- temporal zone;
- chin.
If desired, it is permissible to treat the forearms, décolleté, abdomen, chest or hands. You should not trust dubious clinics that offer to perform the procedure at a suspiciously low price.
Description of the action of fractional CO2 laser
Fractional CO2 laser therapy works very similarly. The main difference is the wavelength, reaching approximately 10,000 nm. This is an ablative technique used to reduce large scars or age spots and provide a strong facelift.
The procedure is performed using anesthesia. To do this, an anesthetic cream is applied to the treated area of skin or analgesics are taken orally.
Despite pain relief, the patient experiences little comfort during laser skin treatment. The skin swells, turns red, and a feeling of tightness and dryness appears, which is often accompanied by itching. This sensation disappears after about 2 days and is replaced by peeling of the epidermis, which may be accompanied by a change in skin color to a darker shade.
Rosacea or redness will only subside completely after about 2 weeks. If the recovery period after treatment with an erbium laser lasts 1-3 days, then rehabilitation after a fractional CO2 laser takes 4-7 days. But in most cases, the discomfort lasts longer - up to 2 weeks.
It is worth noting that to obtain the effect, it is necessary to carry out from 3 to 6 procedures every 3-6 weeks. The results caused by the restructuring of collagen fibers can only be observed 3-6 months after the procedure.
Thus, fractional CO2 laser skin rejuvenation is definitely only suitable for very patient people who are not looking for quick results.
The effect of laser resurfacing using the CO2RE device will be much better if:
- two weeks before resurfacing you will undergo a course of biorevitalization or plasma therapy;
- Three weeks before the procedure, you will undergo a course of botulinum therapy. This will ensure mimic rest of the skin during rehabilitation;
- two weeks after resurfacing, you will repeat the course of biorevitalization or plasma therapy.
Rehabilitation and care after the procedure
The rehabilitation period takes 4-5 days. Immediately after the procedure, the skin may be red, itchy, flaky, and unattractive. Therefore, it is advisable to cancel important tasks in the coming days after the session and spend them at home, resting. But it is worth keeping in mind that all the consequences of the procedure completely disappear only after about 2 weeks.
Skin care after the procedure plays an important role in the results obtained after a fractional laser. If you want her to look good, you should pay special attention to her in the first days after the procedure. It is necessary to ensure an optimal level of moisture. After the procedure, the doctor will give recommendations regarding moisturizing medications that will need to be used after the procedure.
It is important to remember that in the first days after the session you should avoid sunlight, as it can have a destructive effect on new cells and cause skin discoloration. You should also not take a hot bath, visit a sauna, swimming pool, swim in open water, or deliberately sunbathe during the first month.
Another rule of post-treatment care is to allow the skin to recover at its own pace. You should not deliberately increase the peeling of the skin or tear off the flaky areas - this can lead to a completely opposite effect than expected.
conclusions
Blepharoplasty is of utmost importance in aesthetic surgery, therefore the need to improve the methods used by reducing trauma, reducing the rehabilitation period while maintaining and increasing the effectiveness of the result is extremely relevant.
To achieve these goals, the CO2 laser system SmartXide2 DOT from DEKA was used in clinical practice.
The use of the specified laser system with a unique D-Pulse pulse during blepharoplasty of the lower eyelid with fixation of the malar fat packet and the muscular aponeurotic system to the periosteum of the lower edge of the orbit and the zygomatic arch made it possible to achieve a better result due to rapid wound healing (3-4 days) in comparison with the classical method, reduce the rehabilitation period by an average of 48%, and also significantly reduce the degree of injury.
The use of the SmartXide2 DOT laser system can be considered as a low-traumatic and minimally invasive alternative method for performing lower eyelid blepharoplasty.
What are the indications and contraindications for fractional CO2 laser?
The main indications for the procedure are:
- Skin laxity.
- Pronounced age-related changes.
- Deterioration of facial contours.
- Wrinkles.
- Enlarged pores.
- Scars, stretch marks, acne scars.
- Dark spots.
- Decreased skin elasticity.
- Benign formations.
Here are the contraindications for fractional laser:
- Pregnancy.
- Cancer.
- Inflammation.
- Skin infections.
- Psoriasis.
- Fresh tan.
- Chronic diseases in the acute stage.
- Oncology.
- Diabetes.
- Predisposition to keloids.
- Thrombosis.
Taking all the pros and cons into account, it should be emphasized that fractional laser treatment should only be performed after consultation with a doctor and after you have been thoroughly informed about the procedure. You must be fully aware of what you will expect during the session and how much you will be able to improve your skin imperfections.
It should be accepted that the procedure is uncomfortable and even painful, despite the use of painkillers, and the results appear only after several months. Therefore, it is not suitable for people who are impatient and have a low pain threshold. Considering also the high cost of the procedure (from 3 to 20 thousand rubles, depending on the area being treated and the pricing policy of the cosmetology center), the decision should be made only after carefully considering everything.
Reviews of fractional CO2 laser and photos after the procedure
Most reviews of the fractional laser procedure are positive. Those who have done it note its high effectiveness: scars are removed, the skin is smoothed, the relief and texture of the skin is improved, pigmentation is reduced, and the tone of the face is evened out. But at the same time, parallel to the praise there are also complaints. A very high price, a painful procedure, a long wait for results, severe itching and redness after the session - these are the points that cause dissatisfaction among patients.
It should be remembered that the effect very much depends on the professionalism of the specialist who will perform the procedure. Therefore, if you decide to undergo skin resurfacing or rejuvenation with a fractional laser, choose a cosmetologist very carefully. Contacting an inexperienced doctor can lead to an effect completely opposite to what was expected - instead of improving the skin, it will worsen and you will have to treat it for a long time.
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